Structural principles - Revision history

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	Three properties of forces that should be considered are:		Three properties of forces that should be considered are:

−	* Magnitude: The size of the force.	+	* Magnitude : The size of the force.
−	* Direction: The direction in which the force is acting.	+	* Direction : The direction in which the force is acting.
−	* Position: The position on which the force acts.	+	* Position : The position on which the force acts.

	Isaac Newton developed three laws of motion:		Isaac Newton developed three laws of motion:
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	The main types of load which a structure must be able to resist are:		The main types of load which a structure must be able to resist are:

−	* Dead loads: Such as the fixtures and structural elements.	+	* Dead loads : Such as the fixtures and structural elements.
−	* Live loads: Such as occupants, furniture, traffic.	+	* Live loads : Such as occupants, furniture, traffic.
−	* Environmental loads: Such as wind, snow, earthquake, settlement.	+	* Environmental loads : Such as wind, snow, earthquake, settlement.

	For more information, see Types of structural load.		For more information, see Types of structural load.
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	The effectiveness of a structure depends on the mechanical properties of the materials from which it is constructed. These properties include:		The effectiveness of a structure depends on the mechanical properties of the materials from which it is constructed. These properties include:

−	* Strength.	+	* Strength
−	* Toughness.	+	* Toughness
−	* Elasticity.	+	* Elasticity
−	* Plasticity.	+	* Plasticity
−	* Ductility.	+	* Ductility
−	* Malleability.	+	* Malleability
−	* Brittleness.	+	* Brittleness
−	* Hardness.	+	* Hardness

	For more information, see Construction materials.		For more information, see Construction materials.
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	Structural members are the primary load bearing components of a building, and each have their own structural properties which need to be considered. Such members include:		Structural members are the primary load bearing components of a building, and each have their own structural properties which need to be considered. Such members include:

−	* Beams: Horizontal members which transfer loads to supports.	+	* Beams : Horizontal members which transfer loads to supports.
−	* Columns: Vertical members which transfer compressive loads to the ground.	+	* Columns : Vertical members which transfer compressive loads to the ground.
−	* Bracing: Members that interconnect and stiffen columns and beams.	+	* Bracing : Members that interconnect and stiffen columns and beams.
−	* Roof trusses: Load-bearing frames constructed of connected triangular shapes.	+	* Roof trusses : Load-bearing frames constructed of connected triangular shapes.
−	* Retaining walls: Support soil where a sloping site requires excavation.	+	* Retaining walls : Support soil where a sloping site requires excavation.
−	* Concrete slabs: Span horizontally between supports, used as floors and sometimes as roof systems.	+	* Concrete slabs : Span horizontally between supports, used as floors and sometimes as roof systems.
−	* Footings: Transfer load from the structure to the foundations.	+	* Footings : Transfer load from the structure to the foundations.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	* Wind tunnel.		* Wind tunnel.

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	* Wind tunnel.		* Wind tunnel.

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	* First law: An object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless compelled to do otherwise by some external force acting on it.		* First law: An object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless compelled to do otherwise by some external force acting on it.
−	* Second law: ~~A force~~ is caused by ~~an acceleration~~ acting on an object.	+	* Second law: The acceleration of an object is caused by a force acting on that object.
	* Third law: Action and reaction are equal and opposite.		* Third law: Action and reaction are equal and opposite.

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	* Point load.		* Point load.
	* Point of contraflexure.		* Point of contraflexure.
		+	* Primary structure.
	* Shear force.		* Shear force.
	* Span.		* Span.

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	* Footings: Transfer load from the structure to the foundations.		* Footings: Transfer load from the structure to the foundations.

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	* Bearing capacity.		* Bearing capacity.
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	* Moment.		* Moment.
	* Multi-storey structure.		* Multi-storey structure.
		+	* Point load.
	* Point of contraflexure.		* Point of contraflexure.
	* Shear force.		* Shear force.

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	For more information, see Construction materials.		For more information, see Construction materials.
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		+	= Structural members =
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		+	Structural members are the primary load bearing components of a building, and each have their own structural properties which need to be considered. Such members include:
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		+	* Beams: Horizontal members which transfer loads to supports.
		+	* Columns: Vertical members which transfer compressive loads to the ground.
		+	* Bracing: Members that interconnect and stiffen columns and beams.
		+	* Roof trusses: Load-bearing frames constructed of connected triangular shapes.
		+	* Retaining walls: Support soil where a sloping site requires excavation.
		+	* Concrete slabs: Span horizontally between supports, used as floors and sometimes as roof systems.
		+	* Footings: Transfer load from the structure to the foundations.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	For more information, see Construction materials.		For more information, see Construction materials.
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−	~~= Structural members =~~
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−	~~Structural members are the primary load bearing components of a building, and each have their own structural properties which need to be considered. Such members include:~~
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−	* Beams: Horizontal members which transfer loads to supports.
−	* Columns: Vertical members which transfer compressive loads to the ground.
−	* Bracing: Members that interconnect and stiffen columns and beams.
−	* Roof trusses: Load-bearing frames constructed of connected triangular shapes.
−	* Retaining walls: Support soil where a sloping site requires excavation.
−	* Concrete slabs: Span horizontally between supports, used as floors and sometimes as roof systems.
−	* Footings: Transfer load from the structure to the foundations.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

Editor at 14:02, 4 January 2021

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	* Deflection.		* Deflection.
	* Detailed structural design.		* Detailed structural design.
		+	* Earthquake Design Practice for Buildings.
	* Elements of structure in buildings.		* Elements of structure in buildings.
	* Force.		* Force.

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	* Wind tunnel.		* Wind tunnel.

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